Wendy Carlos's Twin wrote: I think the Fillmore version of "Cowgirl" is especially horrible, because the bass is almost a full half step out of tune. I can't believe that Neil even released it.
I don't get it.Wendy Carlos's Twin wrote: I don't think it makes much sense to complain about the Fillmore set...
All of the Live Archive releases are brilliant and essential, IMO.
The "Cinnamon Girl" thing is what I was referring to, WCT -- I remember more than a few folks being pretty up in arms about that. But, judging from what's there rather than what isn't, I think it's a wonderful album, and agree that there's not a dud to be found in that Live Archives series. Should be due for another installment soon -- the Cellar Door thing is almost two years old, that seems to be about the going rate as far as time between releases.Wendy Carlos's Twin wrote:I don't think it makes much sense to complain about the Fillmore set (beyond excluding "Cinnamon Girl" from the CD version) because there were not really any "omissions". I think Neil used most, if not all, of the songs he had tape of. Much of the original recording was discarded long ago.Kevin Davis wrote:I listened to the Fillmore "Cowgirl" yesterday -- the bass is definitely flat, and seems to fall further out over the course of the (very long) jam, but to my ears it never approaches a full half step, which would create a dissonance I just don't hear. I know the hardcore Neil fans had a lot of misgivings about this set -- its omissions and whatnot -- but I love it from beginning to end. I'm a big fan of the "hot off the soundboard" feel of so many of these late 1960's/early 1970's Fillmore recordings -- Neil, the Dead, Miles, etc. It's one of those brief moments in rock history I'd love to jump into a time machine and crash for a week or two.
All of the Live Archive releases are brilliant and essential, IMO.
I've heard murmurs of the Bluenotes live album seeing the light of day, but if they're gonna pre-roll archives Vol. 2 there's the Time Fades Away (alternate version), Tonight's The Night London show, and Crazy Horse at Budokahn '76 that have been unofficially confirmed.Kevin Davis wrote:The "Cinnamon Girl" thing is what I was referring to, WCT -- I remember more than a few folks being pretty up in arms about that. But, judging from what's there rather than what isn't, I think it's a wonderful album, and agree that there's not a dud to be found in that Live Archives series. Should be due for another installment soon -- the Cellar Door thing is almost two years old, that seems to be about the going rate as far as time between releases.Wendy Carlos's Twin wrote:I don't think it makes much sense to complain about the Fillmore set (beyond excluding "Cinnamon Girl" from the CD version) because there were not really any "omissions". I think Neil used most, if not all, of the songs he had tape of. Much of the original recording was discarded long ago.Kevin Davis wrote:I listened to the Fillmore "Cowgirl" yesterday -- the bass is definitely flat, and seems to fall further out over the course of the (very long) jam, but to my ears it never approaches a full half step, which would create a dissonance I just don't hear. I know the hardcore Neil fans had a lot of misgivings about this set -- its omissions and whatnot -- but I love it from beginning to end. I'm a big fan of the "hot off the soundboard" feel of so many of these late 1960's/early 1970's Fillmore recordings -- Neil, the Dead, Miles, etc. It's one of those brief moments in rock history I'd love to jump into a time machine and crash for a week or two.
All of the Live Archive releases are brilliant and essential, IMO.
Pearl Jam Toledo 04 was my first NY show...makeshift wrote:I know dude. Dropped $100 to be in the "pit." figure it could be the last time I see the guy. I've seen him three times, all with the Horse. Album isn't great, but it's better than I thought it would be.
Jessica Fletcher wrote:What is it that's making you guys think this is the last time? I'm not saying you're wrong, just curious. He's slowed down a bit between albums but he's regularly making new music with different groups of people, then touring.
I myself don't see any reason for this to be his last U.S. tour.
I hear ya, but the horse is still ready to go (Billy has reportedly fully recovered), and he's demonstrated a willingness to create with new musical partners.Strat wrote:Jessica Fletcher wrote:What is it that's making you guys think this is the last time? I'm not saying you're wrong, just curious. He's slowed down a bit between albums but he's regularly making new music with different groups of people, then touring.
I myself don't see any reason for this to be his last U.S. tour.
Its just that..he's old and most of his musical partners have died too :\
oh im still fulling hoping for a U.S. Neil Jam tour! and wouldnt hesitate to go see the Horse again. I just dont know about this current project. and... as Strat said, he is old, ya never know. (Jessica Fletcher wrote:What is it that's making you guys think this is the last time? I'm not saying you're wrong, just curious. He's slowed down a bit between albums but he's regularly making new music with different groups of people, then touring.
I myself don't see any reason for this to be his last U.S. tour.
hope its not, hope he keeps rocking forever) 
Don't know how I missed this. The quality of these releases is always stellar, cannot wait.Kevin Davis wrote:New Performance Series out this fall -- Bluenote Cafe recordings from '87 and '88.
McParadigm wrote:lol
McParadigm wrote:lol
Just from Amazon so far, I think. At $90, I am going to wait a while. I haven't paid full price for any of the archive series (whether it's the ORS or the live release series), so I'm willing to wait.Strat wrote:Can we preorder this bad boy?
McParadigm wrote:lol
